Berkshire Region
One-Week Institute for Grades 3-8 Educators
Exploring the Berkshires: From the Top of its Mountains to the Bottom of its Ponds
Spend a week this summer investigating the amazing living laboratory of Western Massachusetts in the Berkshire Mountains. These… Read on... »

Making Waves: Exploring Water and Marine Science to Engage Your Students in Inquiry
Water, water, everywhere! The Bay State has a close relationship with water. Perhaps nowhere is this relationship more relevant than on Cape Cod, with its 560 miles of shoreline. Join us this… Read on... »

New Visions for a Changing World: Towards a Pedagogy of Climate Change
Droughts in the Southwest. Superstorms. Melting Arctic ice. Changing weather patterns and the northward movement of tropical species. Sea level rise of 1-4 feet by the end of the century. What is the Earth… Read on... »

Science in the Field: Utilizing Local Ecosystems as Laboratories for Investigations
Looking for ways to integrate field research into your classroom? Do you want to model authentic data collection with your students? In this hybrid summer institute, learn more about… Read on... »

Research and Resiliency: Investigating the Local Effects of Global Changes
Explore coastal and inland habitats along the North Shore and investigate the ecology of these environments as you experience and design inquiry-based investigations for your students using the Science… Read on... »

2017 Professional Development Seminars are one-day workshops that provide content and teaching resources as well as networking opportunities for professionals in informal education settings. Mornings are spent exploring STEM content areas with scientists, researchers and policy… Read on... »

From Solar to Polar: Designing Sustainable Solutions
Spend a week during your summer to “charge” your mind during an energy-themed course designed to help you meet the revised MA Science and Technology/Engineeringd Standards! Visit the Lloyd Center for the… Read on... »

Summer Professional Development Institutes are unique professional development courses for teachers. These institutes bring together scientists, engineers and other STEM professionals with educators from museums, aquariums, natural science centers and other science, technology… Read on... »

This program for grades 5-10 focuses on the historical connection between the New Bedford area and the Azores by investigating the marine animals seen by whaling crews while sailing between these two regions. Students will learn latitude, longitude, charting and how to predict… Read on... »

Through cutting-edge animation, music, videos and storytelling, our dynamic educators teach climate science, impacts and solutions with a school assembly that hits home with a high school audience. Watch our trailer to get a feel for the program: www.acespace.org/trailer.
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